RomaniaBacău (UK: BAK-ow; US: bə-KOW, Romanian: [baˈkəw] ; Hungarian: Bákó; Latin: Bacovia) is the main city in Bacău County, Romania. With a population of 136,087 (as of 2021 census), Bacău is the 14th largest city in Romania. The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistrița River (which meets the Siret River about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the south of Bacău). The Ghimeș Pass links Bacău to the region of Transylvania.
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Your Bacau day plan
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Climate in Bacau
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Bacau
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bacau; times are rough estimates by road.
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Roman
Romania
41 km≈ 45 min
Day tripPiatra Neamt
Romania
59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripBarlad
Romania
68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripIasi
Romania
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripFocsani
Romania
98 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Long day or overnightSuceava
Romania
131 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightBotosani
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134 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightBrasov
Romania
142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
From Bacau you can reach Roman (41 km), Piatra Neamt (59 km), Barlad (68 km), Iasi (84 km) and Focsani (98 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Bacau
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.
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You can fly into Bacău George Enescu International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.